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see horoscope and birth chart for August 20, 2011What happened on Saturday August 20, 2011?
About August 20th, 2011, in brief:
- Historical events: The Battle of Tripoli sees Libyan rebels seize control of the capital, effectively overthrowing Muammar Gaddafi's long-standing government. This marks a critical turning point in the Libyan Civil War, with rebel forces making significant advances into the city.
- Day of the week: August 20th, 2011 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO
- Popular movie: Warrior directed by Gavin O'Connor
More about August 20th, 2011? See below for more news and curiosities on August 20th, 2011.
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August 20, 2011: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 20, 2011:
- Libyan Civil War: Battle of Tripoli The Battle of Tripoli sees Libyan rebels seize control of the capital, effectively overthrowing Muammar Gaddafi's long-standing government. This marks a critical turning point in the Libyan Civil War, with rebel forces making significant advances into the city.
- Libyan Rebels Advance in Tripoli Rebel forces advance into Tripoli with minimal resistance from loyalists. Residents take to the streets to celebrate the potential end of Qaddafi's 42-year authoritarian rule. Foreigners attempt to flee the city amid the ongoing conflict.
- Multiple Attacks Near Eilat, Israel Terrorist attacks near Eilat, a popular Israeli resort, result in eight Israeli deaths and over 30 wounded. The Popular Resistance Committees, associated with Hamas, are blamed for the coordinated assault.
- Anti-Corruption Protests in New Delhi Over 10,000 people gather in New Delhi to support Anna Hazare's hunger strike, demanding stricter anti-corruption legislation. This demonstrates significant public momentum for governmental accountability in India.
- Karachi Police Attack A violent attack in Karachi, Pakistan results in the deaths of at least six police officers and injuries to 50 others, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region.
- Atlantic Hurricane Season: Tropical Storms Harvey and Irene Tropical Storm Harvey is expected to cross Belize's coast, with storm warnings issued for Guatemala and Honduras. Simultaneously, Tropical Storm Irene is forming, with hurricane warnings for Puerto Rico and the British Virgin Islands.
- First Air Flight 6560 Crash A Boeing 737 crashes in Nunavut, Canada near Resolute Bay, resulting in 12 fatalities out of 15 passengers. This tragic aviation incident highlights the risks of air travel in remote regions.
- Earthquakes in Vanuatu Two significant earthquakes with magnitudes of 7.1 and 7.0 strike Vanuatu, potentially causing geological and potential tsunami risks in the Pacific region.
August 20, 2011: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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August 20, 2011: What were the main match results that day?
Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)
- Cercle Brugge - Genk : 3 - 2
- Oud-Heverlee Leuven - Mechelen : 1 - 2
- St Truiden - Lokeren : 0 - 2
- Westerlo - Gent : 2 - 3
Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)
- Augsburg - Hoffenheim : 0 - 2
- Bayern Munich - Hamburg : 5 - 0
- Dortmund - Nurnberg : 2 - 0
- FC Koln - Kaiserslautern : 1 - 1
- Stuttgart - Leverkusen : 0 - 1
Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)
- Braunschweig - Erzgebirge Aue : 1 - 1
- Union Berlin - Bochum : 2 - 1
Division 2 - Football (France)
- Le Mans - Sedan : 3 - 1
What day of the week was August 20, 2011?
August 20, 2011 was a Saturday and it was the 232nd day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 20, 2011 can also be written as 8/20/2011 in the US and as 20/8/2011 in UK and Europe.
August 20, 2011: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 20, 2011 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 15th and August 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 20, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 20, 2011 was Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
- LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem
- Katy Perry - Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)
- Nicki Minaj - Super Bass
- Pitbull - Give Me Everything
- Bad Meets Evil - Lighters
August 20, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 20, 2011 was I'm On One by DJ Khaled Featuring Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
- DJ Khaled Featuring Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne - I'm On One
- Kelly Rowland Featuring Lil Wayne - Motivation
- Miguel - Sure Thing
- Lil Wayne - How To Love
- Chris Brown - She Ain't You
August 20, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th is Leo.
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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 20, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Rabbit personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 20, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 20, 2011 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 20, 2011 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on August 20, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 10:14 pm and setting at 01:49 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 13, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Sep 12, 2011.
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Your place in the Universe on August 20, 2011
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How old is someone born on August 20, 2011?
Someone born on August 20, 2011 is:
13 years 8 months old,
or 164 months and 25 days old,
or 716 weeks and 5 days old,
or 5017 days old,
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 20, 2011?
There are 97 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 20th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 20, 2011?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 20, 2011.
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